Author: Robert Roswell PalmerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 720
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Electrical Appliances
Author: United States. Foreign and Domestic Commerce BureauPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
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The Procurement and Training of Ground Combat Troops
Author: Robert Roswell PalmerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military education
Languages : en
Pages : 720
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Annual Report of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the Year Ending ...
Author: Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 594
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Trust in Numbers
Author: Theodore M. PorterPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691210543
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A foundational work on historical and social studies of quantification What accounts for the prestige of quantitative methods? The usual answer is that quantification is desirable in social investigation as a result of its successes in science. Trust in Numbers questions whether such success in the study of stars, molecules, or cells should be an attractive model for research on human societies, and examines why the natural sciences are highly quantitative in the first place. Theodore Porter argues that a better understanding of the attractions of quantification in business, government, and social research brings a fresh perspective to its role in psychology, physics, and medicine. Quantitative rigor is not inherent in science but arises from political and social pressures, and objectivity derives its impetus from cultural contexts. In a new preface, the author sheds light on the current infatuation with quantitative methods, particularly at the intersection of science and bureaucracy.
Leading the Way
Author: Ronald B. HartzerPublisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
"Leading the way describes how the men and women of Air Force civil engineering have provided the basing that enabled the Air Force to fly, fight, and win. This book depicts how engineers built hundreds of bases during World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. At the same time, these engineers operated and maintained a global network of enduring, peacetime bases. It describes the engineers' role in special projects such as the ballistic missile program, the Arctic early warning sites, and construction of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Using hundreds of sources, this detailed narrative tells the story of how civil engineers have been organized, trained, equipped, and employed for more than 100 years. From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, civil engineers have forged an unmatched record of success and built a solid foundation for today's Air Force."--Back cover.
Water Policies for the Future
Author: United States. National Water CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water resources development
Languages : en
Pages : 624
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Annual Report of the Federal Trade Commission for the Fiscal Year Ended ...
Author: United States. Federal Trade CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trade regulation
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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Urban Air Pollution and Forests
Author: Mark E. FennPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780387953373
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
With a population of more than eighteen million people, Mexico City is a major metropolitan area where the effects of urban development on air quality are of immediate concern. Air pollution exposures and effects on forests in the Mexico City Air Basin are in many respects similar to those reported in the Los Angeles, California Air Basin. Studies of air pollution impacts on forests in these two regions may serve as models for urban areas all over the world. Although scientists have studied air pollution and its effects on forests and vegetation in the Mexico City Air Basin for years, this book reviews and synthesizes this body of work for the first time. This synthesis is particularly valuable as air pollution increases at an alarming rate along with global urbanization. A thorough discussion of regional geology, climate and hydrology, historical natural resource utilization, and sociological factors provide the context for evaluating air pollution impacts on the highly valued forests surrounding this megacity. The environmental and ecological consequences of chronic exposure to biologically important pollutants are considered in various case studies. Finally, the editors discuss the state of air pollution research in the Mexico City Air Basin and the outlook for the health and sustainability of forests within the Basin.
United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
Author: Diane K. SkvarlaPublisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
Calibration and Test Services
Author: United States. National Bureau of StandardsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calibration
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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